FORTY YEARS OF GRADUATES, IN THEIR OWN WORDS
When food becomes your medicine, it nourishes you
for life
One year of study, returned many times over: in vibrant health, in a way of eating your whole family inherits, and for many of our graduates, in a meaningful, financially sustainable career path. Rather than make that case ourselves, we have let forty years of graduates make it for us.
4.9 / 5
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They could have studied anywhere in the world.
Models, chefs, performers, nurses and founders have chosen this school, and many call it the most meaningful study of their lives. Whether your life already looks full from the outside or is far from where you want it to be, you would be in good company.
Blanca Padilla
International model
Hannah Spearritt
Singer and actor, S Club 7
HEAR IT FROM THEM
Bianca Valle
Model, farmer, teacher
Olivia Burgess
Model, dancer
Blanca Padilla · 0:51
Hannah Spearritt · 1:00
Bianca Valle · 1:17
Sofia Tsakiridou · Model, tantric coach · 0:35
QUESTION ONE
Is it worth the investment?
Our graduates tend to answer this in two ways. Some measure the return in their health, often in symptoms that years of other approaches never reached. Others measure it in the work they now do in the world. Most, in time, speak of both.
FROM DOUBT TO “THE BEST INVESTMENT I HAVE MADE”
“At first, I was sceptical about the price and had many doubts, yet I felt a strong urge for inner change... After years of chronic anxiety and stress, the Academy showed me how to bring my body, mind, and spirit back into balance, allowing me to move through life again with more ease and joy. With gratitude and pride, I can say that I have not experienced any anxiety or panic attacks for four months... It has been the best investment I have made so far.”
Astrid Bossaer · Germany · Verified on Trustpilot
The health investment
What changed in their own bodies.
Marketa · 0:57
Dr. Danielle Dimsoy · 0:58
TWENTY YEARS OF GUT PAIN
“For twenty years I collapsed in gut pain every evening. I tried every diet, every practitioner, every protocol. Nobody could hear what my body was saying. Within three to four weeks of learning to understand it, the pain that had defined two decades dissolved. Months later, it hasn’t returned.”
Marketa · United Kingdom
HORMONES, BURNOUT, IMMUNITY
“I was struggling with unstable hormones that manifested as low energy levels, a weak immune system and unpredictable weight fluctuations. I was burnt out and stuck following health trends that failed to tend to my deeper needs. My vitality and creativity have increased, my immune system has never been stronger and my weight has been more stable than ever; my body finally feels nurtured and safe.”
C. Lopez · El Salvador
FROM SUPPRESSION TO LISTENING
“Before this approach, I was overwhelmed by chronic inflammation — recurring tonsillitis, cystic acne, hormonal imbalances, and constant fatigue. I went through cycle after cycle of antibiotics and medications that never truly helped. Through understanding food as medicine, I learned to listen to what my body was actually communicating and respond with nourishment rather than suppression. I no longer see symptoms as enemies to fight, but as messages pointing back to balance.”
A.N. · Morocco
“The best investment I ever made. Truly a life-changing and eye-opening experience.”
Šimon · Slovakia
“This is the best investment I’ve ever made in my life... I’ve learned so much that has transformed not only my health, but also the people around me.”
Karen Jee · United States
“Academy Healing Nutrition has been a door to a new avenue of life for me.”
Mia Bingham
The career investment
What they built with it.
Nikki Ostrower · 0:48
Krishma · 1:44
Luke Georgiou
Estefania Armario
THE LEAP OF FAITH
Nikki had no savings when she enrolled and put her tuition on a credit card the night she signed up. She went on to open NAO Wellness, a holistic health center in New York City.
“The school helped me create a life and career beyond my wildest dreams.”
Nikki Ostrower · Founder, NAO Wellness
HEALTH FIRST, THEN A BUSINESS
“From a dramatic improvement in health, to setting up my future career, AHN has shifted the course of my life.”
Krishma Metah · Founder, Noffee
RESULTS BEFORE GRADUATION
“The course was worth every investment of time and money. I learnt so many valuable wellness lessons that were not just insightful but easily applicable. I began to see immediate results applying the lessons and I am now better equipped to support people around to achieve their wellness goals in a stride.”
Karis Olamodi · United Kingdom
FROM LOSS TO PURPOSE
After two decades in high-level event production, Jess founded Sacred + Wild after studying with us, bringing her event expertise together with holistic health to help women reclaim their vitality.
“Sacred + Wild was born from my personal healing journey and deep devotion to women’s wellbeing... With my expertise in events and holistic health training, I now weave intuitive knowledge with practical tools to support women in awakening their vitality and living their soul purpose.”
Jess Ince · Class of 2019 · Founder, Sacred + Wild
QUESTION TWO
What could I become?
There is no single shape an AHN life takes. Our graduates coach, cook, farm, write, teach and found businesses, and some simply carry this way of eating into their own families. Here are a few of the paths.
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Michelle Jungmin Bang · 0:52
FOUNDER
Bella James Cattani
Launched her own mochi and boba business after graduating.
“The last weekend at school really gave me that push I needed into starting my business... Getting to write my dreams down on paper really did create that reality for me.”
AUTHOR, CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Amy Lohr
Came for her own health and left with the ground for a creative pivot. amyinfullcolor.com
“The knowledge and skills I gained transcend industry.”
FOUNDER, PERFECTLY PRESSED
Saneya Abdulaal
Built a juice and functional food company in Bahrain, creating best-selling products grounded in what she learned.
“It truly helped me understand balanced nutrition and know enough to create best selling functional food products ethically.”
AUTHOR
Michelle Jungmin Bang
Wrote a book on Korean Traditional Medicine. Sun & Ssukgat: The Korean Art of Self-Care, Wellness & Longevity
“As part of my healing journey after a medical crisis, the Academy of Healing Nutrition guided me further into the world of nutrition and preventative care. I was utterly impressed with its comprehensive approach, which uniquely included immersive travel experiences, practical cooking knowledge, and compassionate instructors who are paving the way toward a possible future in healthcare that more fully taps into the wisdom of food as medicine.”
Already a practitioner?
Nurses, chefs, dietitians and doctors of Chinese medicine study with us too, to bring food as medicine into the work they already do.
“As a Registered Nurse looking for answers away from the Western allopathic approach, studying at the Academy of Healing Nutrition elevated my understanding on wellness. My perspective on health has positively shifted and this has influenced my perspective and practice in my everyday.”
Julia Quinn · Registered Nurse, UK
“The best nutritional program I took part in. It’s definitely worth your time applying into. I look forward to integrating their concepts and principles into my Chinese medicine practice and into my lifestyle.”
Billy Singh · TCM practitioner, US
“Having already studied Western nutrition extensively, this course introduced me to the profound wisdom of Eastern healing modalities... This course stands out for its authenticity — there’s no fluff or ‘wellness hype,’ just ancient, time-honoured wisdom.”
Charlotte Jackson · Nutrition coach, UK
“Joining the AHN community in 2018 and completing the course transformed my life for the better and opened up doors enabling me to work with my clients on an holistic well being ‘food as medicine’ approach.”
Siobhan Belton · Chef, UK
“I graduated back in 2019... It has opened up my eyes to understanding my body and mind in a whole new way. If you are curious then run with it. You won’t regret it! Not only will you begin unravelling and healing yourself, but you’ll get the qualification to be able to walk others through this process.”
Susie Woods HARA · Health coach, Jersey
See it in their own work
These alumni have built remarkable things through their own talent and training well beyond our school. We are simply proud they passed through, and you can taste the difference in what they share.
Amelie Jochums
Chef, teacher · @amelies_feed
Tea Mamut
Chef · @teamamut
Cheryl Telfer
Practitioner · @healwithcheryl
AND FINALLY
Will I have time?
Most of our students study alongside full-time work, parenting or a business of their own. The year is paced with that in mind.
3–5 hrs a week for video lessons and notes, released in short weekly batches
Cooking mostly folds into the meals you are already making
Live sessions are always recorded, and questions can be sent ahead
Pause if life intervenes, you can defer and rejoin a later cohort
“I loved the course’s 12-month span so carefully laid out by seasons. I cherished the monthly zoom meetings to cook along or meet instructors. I especially loved the amazing resources on the platform available to absorb at our own pace.”
Roxanne
“The courses are alternated with videos, live sessions, cooking workshops and study guides. The teachers are truly authentic because they really live what they teach.”
Pia · Luxembourg
STUDYING WITH BRAIN FOG
“I was nervous starting it as I had difficulty with brain fog and worried that I wouldn’t be able to finish the course. However because I could do it in my own time I could choose when my brain was at its most useful and I could always revisit something I was unsure about. It is an intense course but everyone involved was so helpful and supportive that it never felt like a chore. As a result of following the information given in the course I am healing from the inside out and getting better all the time, as a result of which I now have the ability to help others.”
Katie Morris · United Kingdom
IN THEIR WORDS
From every corner of the world
Each of these is a Trustpilot review, shortened only for length. Read every one in full.
★★★★★
“AHN goes far beyond conventional nutrition education. With a strong foundation in TCM and Ayurveda and a clear focus on longevity, it brings together theory, philosophy and practical application. Personal health, coaching and business thinking are woven together in a way that opens new perspectives and unexpected paths... The learning feels alive and deeply human. AHN doesn’t just add knowledge, it genuinely enriches your life.”
Aylin · Germany
★★★★★
“The amount you learn is incredible, and at the same time it never feels overwhelming, if anything, it leaves you wanting to keep learning more and more. It’s one of those experiences that opens your perspective not only on health, but on life itself.”
Liliana Linturn · Spain
★★★★★
“My experience in Academy Healing Nutrition has been life-changing. They made me realize of my purpose, they gave me tools to pursue it and courage to follow my heart wish. The whole team is gold.”
Carmen · Spain
★★★★★
“Academy Healing Nutrition brings the best of both oriental and western ancestral wisdoms. It is a rare great bridge between modern and traditional sciences… The quality of the knowledge taught and the teachers themselves are precious. Probably the best investment I could offer myself (and others around me maybe).”
Charleyne · France
★★★★★
“I chose AHN because I felt the material and program was very well thought-out, offering unique time-tested wisdom (that can’t be Googled)… I have left this program completely changed with a newfound love for cooking, a deep understanding of food and energetics, as well as a personal philosophy about the world, our bodies, and the elements we consume.”
Katelyn · United States
★★★★★
“In finding this course - I found myself. It provided me with the space to engage with my sense of self, my body, and most importantly my relationship with food… AHN offers you the tools to be your own game-changer and in turn, be a catalyst for others.”
Gabriela Lopez · United Kingdom
★★★★★
“I’m so happy I ended up choosing AHN out of all the other courses that are available out there, it was 100% the best choice I could have made.”
Paulien · Switzerland
★★★★★
“It has given me so many resources and ideas on how to navigate burnout in daily life. It’s allowed me to get in touch with my roots, my family lineage, my own story, and given me a chance to rewrite my narrative.”
Linda · United States
★★★★★
“The wisdom gained, the community, the support along the way, it has all been profoundly life changing. The course gave me such a deep understanding of not only nutrition, but life itself and the natural flow of the earth and energy.”
Alexander Cook · United States
★★★★★
“I am left in awe and continue to be amazed by the understanding of the Human body and the effects of nutrition in the human system. AHN has unearthed the Healer in me!”
Rohit Hansjee · South Africa
★★★★★
“The Academy of Healing Nutrition has truly transformed my vision of health. The program is incredibly rich and well-structured, covering a wide range of holistic health principles rooted in ancient wisdom and modern nutritional science.”
Kenza · United Arab Emirates
★★★★★
“They don’t only teach, they live and breathe what they know and put it into practice in their own lives. Would 100% recommend if you want to follow the path of an holistic lifestyle that could be personal or professional wise.”
Lou · France
★★★★★
“I personally feel more tuned in with my body and while studying with the academy I’ve been adapting a totally different view of food and nutrition that feels really empowering.”
Jade v Zoolingen · Netherlands
★★★★★
“The Academy of Healing Nutrition was one of the most eye opening and inspiring years of my life. The faculty are incredibly experienced and knowledgeable and I felt so honoured to learn from them.”
Sarah · United Kingdom
★★★★★
“As soon as I started AHN I knew I made the right decision… The material completely changed how I look at food, cooking, and my routine.”
Meghan · Canada
★★★★★
“So grateful for the teachings rooted in holistic nutrition & ancient healing traditions, these modalities are about an all-encompassing approach to what health & wellbeing means; mind-body & spirit.”
Nadine El-Hage · United Kingdom
★★★★★
“It helped me see how I could nourish myself better and has allowed me to use my skills as a Holistic Health Coach to further help my clients.”
Alex Croxford · United Kingdom
★★★★★
“I learnt so much about TCM, food energetics and how to heal through food. It also included beautiful spiritual and grounding practices, so the course really embodies mind-body-soul approach.”
Kriska · Estonia
★★★★★
“The curriculum, the faculty, the community you join, the summer retreat… the whole experience has been very rewarding and the beginning of a transformative journey for me.”
Andrea · United Kingdom
★★★★★
“This was a life changing experience. I cannot put into words how amazing this journey was (and still is).”
Carol · Ireland
★★★★★
“A school deeply rooted in community and wisdom! From my time at AHN, my career shifted into well being; I gained the skills to become a manager of a well being space, chef on retreats, as well as creating my own retreats.”
Emmie Hubbard · United Kingdom
★★★★★
“The teachers are beautiful, they helped me to change my view to more wholistic way of living.”
Ana · Serbia
★★★★★
“If you are looking for the best training in holistic health and nutrition then this is the one!… You will learn from the best!”
maxine pye · United Kingdom
QUESTIONS WE ARE OFTEN ASKED
A few honest answers
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That readiness is built into the year rather than left to chance. In the second half of the programme you work with real case-study clients, with structured feedback and personal mentoring to support your coaching journey. By the time you graduate, your first paying client is not your first client.
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Yes. AHN is accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP), the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM) and the International Guild of Complementary Therapists (IGCT), which also awards internationally recognised CPD points. That accreditation means graduates are eligible for standard practitioner liability insurance as soon as they finish.
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You graduate as a certified holistic health coach, able to guide clients through food, lifestyle and seasonal living. Holistic health coaching is not a legally regulated title in most countries, which is exactly why the depth of your training matters. The programme gives you a grounded understanding of Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda alongside AHN’s own food energetics framework; it is not a licence to practise either medicine. For those who later want to work inside clinical settings, the separate NBHWC board credential remains an optional next step.
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Yes. The year closes with a dedicated business module covering how to choose a niche, shape one clear offer, price your work and find clients, including approaches that don’t depend on social media. It also makes room for the money discomfort many healers feel about charging for their work, because a practice rarely stalls for lack of knowledge.
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No. Our students range from complete beginners to doctors, dietitians, nurses and professional chefs, and each finds real depth here. Curiosity and commitment matter far more than prior study.
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Yes, entirely. Students join from all over the world, and every live session and cook-along is recorded, so you can learn from wherever you are and on your own time.
Still unsure?
Book a call and speak directly with a senior member of our team. If it would help, we can also connect you with alumni, so you can hear about the year from someone who has lived it.